Sr Analyst Finance

The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate and build strong business partnerships, with multiple teams across the organization (segments and corporate) and be instrumental in providing senior leadership with the level of monthly reporting / dashboards required to drive strategic decision making. This position will additionally conduct financial analysis providing the necessary support to deliver solid financial results and business analytics for the global segment through interaction and collaboration with multiple segments, corporate and functional stakeholders. As well as provide ad-hoc support (analysis and reporting) on strategic projects as needed by the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate the balance sheet (working capital) and cash flow annual operating plan as well as rolling monthly forecasts to provide early visibility of changes, risks and opportunities.
• Review financial results, develop summaries and analysis of segment and consolidated results with a focus on key metrics and trends.
• Prepare and distribute monthly balance sheet/cash Flow reporting package, including key performance indicator analysis and commentary.
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity that optimizes data efficiency and quality.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPI's) and maintain scorecards to monitor the business specifically regarding cash conversion efficiency, profitability, and investments.
• Heavily involved in the roll-out, ownership and maintenance of dedicated finance tools supporting consolidation, reporting and budgeting/forecasting.
• Fully own and enhance / develop budget and forecast model for balance sheet (working capital) and cash flow statements.
• Prepare leadership-ready presentation materials including but not limited to monthly actuals/forecast reporting, CFO review packages, board of directors’ meetings, and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
• Preferred: FP&A experience in CPG, Retail or Wholesale/Manufacturing environment. Balance sheet, working capital, cash conversion and cash flow statements work experience.
• Experience with analyzing large amounts of data, and ability to synthesize financial / business impact information into clear and concise summaries for leadership presentations / summaries.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, accuracy, and overall quality of work as this role involves summarizing and integrating information, checking details, verifying calculations, critical evaluation, and logical analysis of data.
• Strong technical skills: Power BI, PowerPoint. Exceptional Excel skills required, demonstrated experience using Excel to build and maintain complex financial models and data analysis.
• Willingness to invest time and effort to understand business, customers, and competitive dynamics to fully connect its impact and influence on financial statements.
• Insightful, consistent, and considerate communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Continuous Improvement minded - understands business processes to identify re-engineering opportunities. Proactive problem solver, expected to present problems and recommendations simultaneously.
• Dynamic in the ability to work in an environment that is constantly changing and growing.